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Dealing with a friends pump that isn't priming and think the issue lies around the impeller. Not clogged, spins freely but found today it isn't mounted securely. The motor shaft it's supposed to screw onto, the threads of the impeller are a tad larger than the shaft. Not sure if it was always...

I know there are some threads already pertaining to this subject but couldn't find one that satisfied my situation so I'm asking on my own. Levels as of tonight: FC: 8 (this is currently on its way down from the SLAM I mention below) CH: 200-225 TA: 90 CYA:35 (I know this on the low-end but...

So my backwash is hard piped and pops up just before my fence line. When backwashing or draining water from pool, it will work it's way under my fence and washes away the dirt causing it to flood and dirty up the sidewalk on the other side. I've tried putting sand and gravel along my fence line...

Light in my pool is currently not working. Worked last season though. I have it ran through a 120v to 12/13/14V transformer. At this point, not sure of the light manufacturer as I've yet to pull it from the pool. When testing voltage today, I found that I do have 120v coming into the...

My main drain cover screws were very rusted and broke off. My main drain is a Hayward drain (not exact on the model yet, thinking something around SP1052) - I'm sure the side connection is 2", thinking the bottom is 1.5" though. But instead of a Hayward Cover, it has a Paramount SDX 2.5 Model...

Having some trouble with my pump basket draining a few minutes after it is turned off. Checked/lubed the basket o-ring and drain plugs, issue persists. I'm fairly certain the leak is past the pump as I can turn a ball-valve that sits between my pump and filter and it stops the basket from...

All, My Hayward Multi-port valve was hard to turn so I opened it up to inspect the spider gasket. When opening, I found what appeared to be a white washer (the one that lives just under the handle) in one of the ports. I replaced the top of my valve 2 years ago when my handle broke. So my...

Following instructions in "Closing an Inground Pool", dropped my water level below the returns. I then noticed in the comments that some people don't perform this step due to high water table levels in their area. Can't seem to find any information regarding my area, Tulsa, Oklahoma. My...

I've been battling a few black spots in the pool for a couple of years now. I've had the pool 2 years, not really getting serious about maintaining until this year. Pictures will show a few spots of what I believe it black algae. In the first months of the season, I kept FC at SLAM level, and...

Hello all! I am attempting to blow out my pool lines for the 2nd year, last year was successful. I turn the muti-port valve to Recirculate. Whenever I blow air from one of the drain plugs in the pump, the air comes out of the backwash/waste line and does not make it to the returns. The air...

Hello all, My pump has been leaking like crazy and the motor began smoking last night so I think its time for a replacement. Changed gaskets and seals, I think I have a cracked housing. Current pump = Hayward Super Pump II 1.5 HP (I believe it has 1.5" piping, but the specs on this motor say...

I recently noticed that my pool pump has been leaking water. First from the drain plug, and from the bottom as well. From research, I've heard this is mostly caused by a bad motor shaft seal. Upon investigating, I took out the drain plug and once putting it back in, it now leaks water worse than...

Hello all! I finally got my pool to a cloudy blue and want to get it crystal clear now. I was recommended a bottle of FLOC from my local pool store. I originally put 8 oz. but it didn't do much good. The directions called for a heavier done so I put the whole bottle in (24 more ounces). A few...

Hello all! Just bought my first house with a pool so bear with me. I've been spending the last couple days getting ready to open, and then I tried to start my pump for the first time. There is a light switch next to an intermatic timer I'm assuming is the power to the timer, but nothing happens...